San Juan Capistrano is home to
the widest variety of homes in Orange
County , with an upper class gated community called San Juan Hills,
homes built prior to 1900 in its central district, and working
ranches in its foothills.The 1950s brought swift changes, including the extension of the San Diego (I-5) Freeway through the city. The opening of the freeway in 1959 brought tourists - and the city began to realize its marketability. The city's first library, completed in 1983, has received national
attention for its unique mix of modern and mission-style
architecture.
While San Juan Capistrano has maintained its small town charm,
protected its open space and preserved it's History, it offers the
best in economic opportunity, education and suburban living. This is
a tribute to the people of San Juan Capistrano .